Effectiveness of Foam RE and KE for Urinary Incontinence in Postpartum Women With Diastasis Recti

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Urinary Incontinence

• Registration Number: NCT07037160
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

The objective of the study will be to assess the efficacy of foam rolling alone and combination treatment of foam rolling and Kegel exercises in alleviating urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti.

The data will be collected from 60 enrolled postpartum females with diastasis recti to evaluate the effectiveness of foam rolling alone compared to foam rolling and Kegel exercises in improving urinary incontinence. The data will be collected using urogenital distress inventory (UDI).

Detailed Description

Urinary incontinence is a common issue among postpartum women, often linked to diastasis recti, which weakens core and pelvic floor muscles. Despite its prevalence, effective combined treatment approaches remain limited. Foam rolling may enhance muscle function, while Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor. This study investigates their combined effectiveness in managing urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti, compared to Kegel exercises alone.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-03-04
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-17
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-25
• Study Completion: 2025-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Females with age 20 to 35 years
• Females with vaginal delivery
• Non obese females
• Females diagnosed with diastasis recti and urinary incontinence

Exclusion Criteria

• Females with mental disorders
• Females who take di-uretic medications
• Females with malignant tumors
• Patients with urinary tract infection
• Patients with a history of pelvic surgery
• Patients with cognitive dysfunction
• Female with gynecological conditions or diseases that may affect the investigation results.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6)	6 Month	The Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) is a questionnaire used to assess the impact of urinary symptoms on a woman's quality of life. It consists of six questions, each with four possible responses ranging from "not at all" to "greatly," and the responses are scored from 0 to 3 respectively. The scores for each question are summed, and then the total is multiplied by 33.3 to scale the score to a range of 0-100. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of distress caused by urinary symptoms

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan